The Allied Telesis AT-8516F/SC is a Layer 2+ managed Fast Ethernet switch delivering 16 × 100Base-FX fiber optic ports with SC connectors in a compact 1U rack-mountable chassis. Built for electromagnetic and radio frequency interference environments, this switch combines fiber-optic physical security with advanced management capabilities suited to government, enterprise, and distributed network deployments.
Technical Specifications
• Port Configuration: 16 × 100Base-FX ports (SC connector), 2 modular expansion bays
• Switching Fabric: Layer 2+ / Layer 3 support
• MAC Address Table: 8,000 entries
• VLAN Support: Up to 255 VLANs
• Memory: 32 MB RAM, 4 MB Flash, 2 MB File System
• Processor: 200 MHz PowerPC CPU
• Latency: <11 microseconds (100Mbps ports), <40 microseconds (10Mbps ports)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
• Power: 100-240V AC, 4.0/2.0A, 50-60 Hz, 80W maximum consumption
• Redundant Power Supply: RPS connector supported
– Key Features
• DoS attack detection and suppression
• IEEE 802.1x port-based network access control
• Radius/TACACS+ authentication support
• Port security and secure Telnet
• Ingress and egress rate-limiting
• CLI-based management interface and web browser access
• AT-S62 management software compatibility
• Multi-site stacking: up to 24 switches managed as single unit via CLI using open standards interfaces
– Typical Applications
Government and defense networks requiring fiber isolation from electromagnetic interference. Enterprise campuses with distributed facilities. Harsh industrial environments. Small to medium-sized networks requiring Layer 3 switching with centralized access control.
– Compatibility & Integration
100Base-FX optical fiber cabling with SC connectors. Supports legacy and modern network management protocols including standard CLI, SNMP via management software, and web-based administration. RPS connector enables redundant power configuration for critical deployments.
